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Resiliency and Public Trust Program

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Value

The maximum grant payable for eligible non-capital expenses is $250,000 per year, per grant agreement.

Description

The Resiliency and Public Trust Program enables stakeholders to gain resiliency and build public trust in Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sectors. This includes opportunities for better awareness and education about industry best practices and the development, adoption and enhancement of assurance systems that will help to build trust and resiliency in the industry.

Maximums

  • You may not receive more than $500,000 per year under your grant agreement.
  • The maximum grant payable for eligible non-capital expenses is $250,000 per year, per grant agreement.

Cost shares

  • Eligible non-capital expenses shall be cost-shared at 60% grant and 40% eligible applicant.
  • Eligible capital expenses shall be cost-shared 25% grant and 75% eligible applicant.

Eligible Applicants

The following entities are eligible to apply for this program:

  • agri-processors
  • industry organizations
  • fee-for-service providers
  • post-secondary institutions
  • not-for-profit organizations, registered in Alberta, that have been operating for a minimum of one year and whose provincial or federal filings are up to date
  • municipalities
  • school authorities
  • any other person deemed by the Minister to be eligible for the program

Indigenous applicants

The province is committed to supporting the success of Indigenous businesses in the agriculture and food sector. We understand that Indigenous businesses may have distinct characteristics reflective of regulatory, operational, cultural, and other factors affecting their business history and operation. We aim for flexibility in our programs. In this provision, “Indigenous” means First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

Eligible Expenses

The program aims to support the agriculture and agri-food sectors in adapting to evolving challenges, promoting sustainable practices, and building public trust. This will ensure a resilient and prosperous future for Alberta agriculture.

Priority areas to increase resiliency and public trust include:

  • animal health
  • animal welfare
  • biosecurity
  • sustainability integration
  • food safety
  • plant health
  • apiculture
  • quality standards
  • livestock traceability
  • mental health
  • farm safety
  • agriculture literacy
  • youth agriculture education
  • industry governance

Deadline Date

Applications being accepted starting December 20, 2023.

Contact

Contact Name: Resiliency and Public Trust Program team

Phone Number: 310-FARM (3276) (in Alberta) or 403-742-7901 (outside Alberta)

E-mail Address: s-cap.publictrust@gov.ab.ca

Website: https://www.alberta.ca/resiliency-and-public-trust-program

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